W1G 6NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1G 6NW

W1G 6NW, Westminster has recorded a total of 212 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 118.46 per 1,000 population. This W1G 6NW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1G postcode area, which has experienced 218 crimes and a crime rate of 108.95 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1G 6NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1G 6NW, encompassing approximately 1789 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the W1G 6NW area, explore the W1G 6NW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (54) incidents (-3.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (35) incidents (20.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-30.30% decrease)

W1G 6NW Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Porter Street with total crimes: 26
  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

W1G 6NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person54118.46-3.57%
Other theft3530.1720.69%
Anti-social behaviour2319.56-30.30%
Violence and sexual offences2212.8522.22%
Shoplifting2112.2975.00%
Vehicle crime2011.7317.65%
Burglary1111.18-38.89%
Public order106.1511.11%
Robbery95.59-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson35.03-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person56118.465500.00%
Anti-social behaviour3331.290.00%
Other theft2918.440.00%
Burglary1816.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences1810.061700.00%
Vehicle crime1710.060.00%
Shoplifting129.500.00%
Robbery116.710.00%
Public order96.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.030.00%
Bicycle theft42.240.00%
Drugs12.240.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person11.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.560.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.12-80.00%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person80146.40100.00%
Other theft4444.70-18.52%
Anti-social behaviour3324.5926.92%
Shoplifting3018.4436.36%
Burglary1916.7646.15%
Vehicle crime1710.6241.67%
Violence and sexual offences159.50-44.44%
Public order108.3811.11%
Robbery75.59-30.00%
Drugs33.9150.00%
Bicycle theft31.68-57.14%
Other crime11.68-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54126.84-36.47%
Theft from the person4030.17-4.76%
Violence and sexual offences2722.3535.00%
Anti-social behaviour2615.09-27.78%
Shoplifting2214.5369.23%
Burglary1312.29-7.14%
Vehicle crime127.26-55.56%
Robbery106.7111.11%
Public order95.59-30.77%
Bicycle theft75.03133.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.91-62.50%
Other crime21.680.00%
Drugs21.120.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft85151.98-27.35%
Theft from the person4247.50-8.70%
Anti-social behaviour3623.47-18.18%
Vehicle crime2720.128.00%
Violence and sexual offences2015.09-41.18%
Burglary1411.18-12.50%
Public order137.8218.18%
Shoplifting137.26-23.53%
Robbery97.2628.57%
Criminal damage and arson85.03166.67%
Bicycle theft34.47-50.00%
Other crime21.68100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft117183.2836.05%
Theft from the person4665.3876.92%
Anti-social behaviour4425.70-4.35%
Violence and sexual offences3424.5970.00%
Vehicle crime2519.004.17%
Shoplifting1713.9721.43%
Burglary169.5023.08%
Public order118.9410.00%
Robbery76.15-12.50%
Bicycle theft63.9120.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.350.00%
Other crime11.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft86144.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour4648.050.00%
Theft from the person2625.700.00%
Vehicle crime2414.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences2013.410.00%
Shoplifting1411.180.00%
Burglary137.820.00%
Public order107.260.00%
Robbery85.590.00%
Bicycle theft54.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.790.00%
Other crime21.680.00%
Drugs21.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 345 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 43.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202456
July 20241
April 202480
January 202440
December 202342
November 202346
October 202326

A total of 104 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
April 202419
January 202413
December 202314
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 450 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 64.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202429
April 202444
January 202454
December 202385
November 2023117
October 202386

A total of 241 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202433
April 202433
January 202426
December 202336
November 202344
October 202346

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
May 20242
April 202410
January 20249
December 202313
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 18.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202412
April 202430
January 202422
December 202313
November 202317
October 202314

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
April 20247
January 202410
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 142 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 20.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
April 202417
January 202412
December 202327
November 202325
October 202324

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202418
July 20241
April 202415
January 202427
December 202320
November 202334
October 202320

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
January 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1G 6NW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Porter Street
    Total26
    Other theft9
    Theft from the person6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total22
    Theft from the person8
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Dorset Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Blandford Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Broadstone Place
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Kenrick Place
    Total4
    Theft from the person4
  • 13. Manchester Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Devonshire Row Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Duke'S Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Wigmore Street
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Marylebone Lane
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 20. Thayer Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Spanish Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Upper Wimpole Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Portland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 24. Bridford Mews
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Hinde Street
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 26. Bentinck Mews
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Bentinck Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 28. Jacob'S Well Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. David Mews
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Durweston Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1